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The Eagles announce return to New Zealand for concert tour

October 4, 2018
Musicians Vince Gill, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit and Don Henley of The Eagles perform in 2018.

Musicians Vince Gill, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit and Don Henley of the Eagles perform in 2018. (Source: Getty)

Legendary classic rock band the Eagles announced today that they are headed back to New Zealand.

The group will play Auckland's Spark Arena on 26 February and at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium on 2 March before crossing the Tasman for several gigs in Australia.

One of the best-selling bands of all time, the Eagles are known for hits such as Hotel California and Desperado.

They've sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, including six that shot to the top of the charts, since forming in 1971.

The group last visited New Zealand in 2015. Tickets for both New Zealand concerts go on sale October 15.

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